Introduction

One of the first things any new puppy owner has to face is that their first job as a new puppy owner is to teach your pooch not to go potty in the house--better known as potty training. Your little Rottie is smart, quick to learn, and loves to please you. This is the perfect combination for anyone who is trying to potty train their pup. One of the biggest reasons for unsuccessful potty training is that the owner has not learned how to show their pup what is expected of him right from the start. One of the other major players in the game is not having enough time to properly train your pup. It will take time and consistent practice in order to succeed with potty training your Rottweiler puppy.

Defining Tasks

Today's assignment, should you decide to accept it, is to take
your new Rottie pup and train him that the only place he is permitted to go
potty is outside in the yard. At the same time, you will be teaching him to
hold his bladder and bowels for longer periods of time and that going potty in
the house is never an acceptable form of behavior. Bear in mind that you should
pick one spot in your yard for your pup to use as his potty. This will help
with the whole training process and keep the rest of your yard much cleaner.

Getting Started

Keep in mind that the best time to potty train your Rottie pup is from the moment you get out of the car with him on his first day home. Start out by taking him to the spot in your yard you have designated as his personal potty area the moment you bring him home, even before you take him inside for the first time. This helps set the stage for future potty training.

To complete training, you will need:

A crate – To give your pup a place to go when you have to go out, go to bed, or can't watch him

Treats – No training is going to be successful without a way to reward him

Leash – For taking him out

Cleaning supplies – For those occasional accidents

Along with all of this, you are also going to need a large supply of patience and, of course, the time to spend taking your pup outside until he gets the idea and starts going potty outside where he should and not inside the house.

The No, Not There Method

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First, choose your spot

The first thing you need to do is choose the spot in your yard where your pup can go potty. This is important, as he needs to have a place to go that he can call his own. It will also make the training go faster.

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This is your potty

Put your pup on his leash and take him outside. Walk him over the spot you want him to use. Give him some time (up to 15 minutes) to go. If he does, that's great! Praise him and give him a treat. If not, no worries, just take him back inside.

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Eyes on the target

In this case, the target is your pup. Watch him like a hawk and the moment he looks as though he might be thinking about going potty in your home, say "NO!" in a firm, but not angry voice. Then hook him to his leash and take him straight outside so he can potty.

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Rewards for success

Every time your pup goes potty where he should, be sure to give him a treat and praise him. The idea is to teach your pup that he gets the goodies when he goes potty where he is supposed to.

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Add to his time

Start slowly building up the amount of time between when gets to go outside. This will help him to build the necessary stamina and control over his bladder and bowels needed for him to go for several hours at a time between potty breaks.

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The By the Clock Method

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If you don't have a clock

If for some reason you don’t have a clock or timer handy, run out to your local discount department store and grab one.

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Set your schedule

Set your schedule up so you can take a break and take your puppy out every 30 minutes to go potty. Consistency is very important at the beginning, it helps to set the stage for what you expect of him in the future.

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Take your pup out

When the timer goes off, be sure to put your dog on his leash and then take him outside to the designated spot in the yard.

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Keep him there

Keep your pup out in the yard until he goes potty. If he has not gone after 15 minutes, you can take him back inside and try again in another 15 minutes.

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While inside

While you are inside with your pup, be sure to keep a close eye on him. If at any time your pup looks like he might need to go potty, go ahead and take him straight outside. When he does go, be sure to praise him and treat him.

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The rest

The rest is all about working with your pup, to extend the time between when you take him outside. With time and patience, your pup will soon learn where his potty is and that he gets good things for going potty there.

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The Leash Method

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Find a spot in your yard

Spend a little time looking around your yard looking for the perfect spot to turn in to your pup's potty spot. It should be close enough that your pup won't have an accident on the way there. At the same time, try to choose a spot where any odors are not likely to make it into your home.

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Let's go outside

Pick a verbal cue, one that is easy to remember, such as "Let's go out" or "Time to go outside" and use it each time you go through the door with your pup on the way to the potty. Go ahead and hook him to his leash, use the cue and take him out to his spot. Wait for him to do his business.

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Good boy!

When your pup finishes going potty, be sure to praise him and give him a treat.

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Build a routine

The best way to potty train your Rottie is to set a timer, put him on his leash, and take him out every half hour at first, as well as after naps, meals, large drinks, playtime, first thing in the morning, and last thing at night. Each time you take him out and he does his business, be sure you praise him and give him a treat.

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When you are inside

While you and your pup are inside, it is your job to keep a close eye on him. Any time he looks like he might need to go, take him right out. When he goes, reward him. If not, take him back inside, watch him like a hawk and get back on schedule. It won't take long and he will be fully potty trained.